If you keep a close enough eye on the real estate market here in Chelan, you'll quickly find that the really good listings don't linger. In this case, cottage charm, an idyllic setting and a compelling price point were factors which led to a very quick sale of this 2+ Bedroom vacation rentable home with amazing views of Roses Lake. The remodel on this gem was a labor of love over 8 years for the sellers and it wasn't easy to let go of, but [more...]
The journey towards homeownership in Chelan is different for everyone. And I am always grateful for the opportunity to help facilitate the process....from refining the wish list to finding the perfect "right" spot. I've been selling real estate for nearly 30 years (please don't do the math), and it never ceases to amaze me when I walk into a property with great buyers and it all clicks. When it becomes apparent this property is the [more...]
So, my guy and I decided about a year ago that after more than 3 decades of marital bliss, we were going to put our commitment to the test by building a custom home. Yep. We, who have a hard time deciding what kind of vacuum cleaner to buy.." but wait, this one has turbo boost, but this one is $15 cheaper"... you know, those kinds of conversations when faced with choosing between this, or that. Nine times out of ten we end up walking out of the [more...]
Lake Chelan Waterfront Estate at 21 Grace Lane in Chelan WA just closed Escrow on July 25th! Listed at $1,850,000 and sold for $1,775,000 It was my pleasure representing the buyers on their waterfront purchase and I can't think of a better weekend for them to be able to enjoy their private Waterfront Retreat for the first time than this past weekend when temps reached closed to 100 degrees! Located on the South Shore, just a short distance [more...]
If you're in the area or lucky enough to live in or around Lake Chelan this year, you have several options for watching Fireworks, both on the 4th of July as well as throughout the weekend! Whatever your plans, have fun but please be safe celebrating our Country's Independence! Here's the schedule: July 4th: Manson Chelan's sister city, Manson, will be hosting their traditional July 4th display in Manson Bay. MANSON WEDNESDAY July 4, 2018 [more...]
Hard to find Vacation Rentable Waterfront on Lake Chelan's South Shore priced at $525,000 This is one of those "coulda, shoulda, woulda" opportunities for investors interested in both the short and long term gains of purchasing a turn-key vacation rentable waterfront property on Lake Chelan, just 2 miles uplake from the State Park. Many(yyyyyyyyy) years ago, my parents expressed interest in buying a waterfront home. They lived [more...]
Lake Chelan Top 10 Home Sales for 2017 It's that time of year again, when we look back at the Highest Priced Home sales in Chelan and Manson for the past year. I've enjoyed sharing "Top 10 Highest Priced Home Sales" lists for many years. Whether you're in the market to buy or sell or just enjoy looking at beautiful homes...here you go! These are the 10 highest priced single family homes listed and sold in Chelan and Manson in 2017.* If you'd [more...]
The journey to owning a home in Chelan is many times just that....a process if you will. Learning the market, knowing what you want but finding what ultimately will make you the happiest in the long run. Asking questions, looking at options, and most importantly, trusting that it will happen. I was lucky to have been able to help the new owners of this gorgeous property in Division 2 of Chelan Hills navigate their journey. We started back in [more...]
Here are five reasons listing your home for sale this fall makes sense. 1. Demand Is Strong The latest Buyer Traffic Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that buyer demand remains very strong throughout the vast majority of the country. These buyers are ready, willing, and able to purchase… and are in the market right now! More often than not, multiple buyers are competing with each other to buy a home. Take advantage [more...]
Every Tuesday, during the Summer, Real Estate Brokers in the Chelan Valley go on Broker tour to view any newly listed properties, or those which may need a second look after a price drop or condition change. Admittedly, I get to see some truly amazing houses while showing clients property, but Broker tours offer me the opportunity to take my time going through the home and take in details. Sometimes those are....well, different. Other times they [more...]